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PAINTING CONTRACT THIS PAINTING CONTRACT (“Contract”), effective as of the date of the last party to sign below, is between , having an address at ("Contractor") and , having an address at For valuable consideration the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. SCOPE OF WORK: Contractor shall notify Builder of excessive defects in the drywall or other surfaces to be painted prior to commencing work. Contractor shall insure the painting surfaces are free from dust, dirt, mildew, fungus, loose materials, faults , defects and otherwise properly prepare the surface to receive the paint, that insures complete even coverage and adequate adhesion of the paint to the surface. Contractor agrees not to begin work until the surfaces to receive paint are clean, dry, free of defect s, firm and sound to design shape. Upon completion, the painted surface shall be uniform in appearance; with complete coverage; free of runs, sags, and skips; w ith sharp clean edges, when finishes join other materials or colors; smooth without roughness, (excepting those surface materials whose natural texture is roughness, such as rough cedar beams and siding, textured siding, etc.); and pleasing to the eye. Contractor is responsible for all scheduling delivery of all painting materials. Contra ctor is responsible for the clean-up of any splatters caused during painting. PAINT, EXTERIOR: Number of Coats: Siding: Trim: Doors: Windows: * Deck: Garage Doors: Caulking: PAINT, INTERIOR: Walls of Finished Area: Number of Coats: Walls of Papered Area: Number of Coats: Ceilings: Number of Coats: Garage Walls: Number of Coats: Basements Walls: Number of Coats: Floors: Number of Coats: Ceilings: Number of Coats: Paint and Number of Coats Interior Millwork: Stain, Finish, and Number of Coats Interior Millwork: Paint and Number of Coats Cabinets: Stain and Number of Coats Cabinets: 2. WORK SITE: The Project shall be constructed on the property of Owner located at Work Site as may be required in the judgment of the Contractor to complete the Project. Unless called for in the drawings or specifications, no landscaping, fi nish grading, filling or excavation is to be performed at the Work Site by the Contractor. 3. TIME OF COMPLETION: Contractor shall commence the work to be performed under this Contract on or before and shall subs of materials. 4. PERMITS: Contractor shall apply for and obtain such permits and regulatory approvals as may be required by the local municipal/county government, t he cost thereof shall be included as part of the Project price. 5. INSURANCE: Contractor shall maintain general liability, workers compensation and builder's risk insurance. 6. SURVEY AND TITLE: If the Project is near the Owner’s property boundary, Owner will point out property lines to the Contractor. If the Owner or Contractor has an y doubt about the location of the property lines, Owner shall provide Contractor with boundary stakes through a licensed surveyor. In addition, Owner shall provide Contractor documentation that Owner has title to the Work Site and shall provide Contr actor copies of any covenants, conditions, or restrictions that affect the Work Site. 7. CHANGES TO SCOPE OF WORK: Owner may make changes to the scope of the work, including changes to the drawings and specifications, from time to time during the construction of the Project. However, any such change or modification shal l only be made by written "Change Order" signed by both parties. Such Change Orders s hall become part of this Contract. Owner agrees to pay any increase in t he cost of the Project as a result of a Change Order. In the event the cost of a Change Order is not known at the time a Change Order is executed, the Contractor shall estim ate the cost thereof and Owner shall pay the actual cost whether or not it is in excess of the estimated cost. 8. CONTRACT PRICE: {COST PLUS} Owner agrees to pay Contractor the actual cost to Contractor of materials plus the sum of $ for performing the services set forth in the scope of the work. Contractor shall be paid as follows: OR {FIXED FEE} Owner agrees to pay Contractor the sum of $ for performing the services set forth in the scope of the work. Contractor shall be paid as follows: Contractor shall furnish Owner appropriate releases or waivers of lien for a ll work performed or materials provided at the time the next periodic payment shall be due. 9. LATE PAYMENT/DEFAULT: A failure to make payment for a period in excess of ten (10) days from the due date shall be deemed a material breach of this Contract. If payment is not made when due, Contractor may suspend work on the job until such ti me as all payments due have been made without breach of the Contract pendi ng payment or resolution of any dispute. Owner agrees to pay a late charge of 1% of all payments that are more than ten (10) days late plus interest at the rate of 1% per month. 10. DESTRUCTION AND DAMAGE : If the Project is destroyed or damaged for any reason, except where such destruction or damage was caused by the sole ne gligence of the Contractor or its subcontractors, Owner shall pay Contractor for any additiona l work done by Contractor in rebuilding or restoring the Project to its condition prior to such destruction or damage. If the estimated cost of replacing work already accomplished by Contractor exceeds 20 percent of the Contract price, either the Contractor or Owner may terminate this Contract. Upon termination by either party, Contractor shall be excused from further performance under this Contract and Owner shall pay Contractor a percentage of the Contract price in proportion to the amount of work accomplished pri or to the destruction or damage. 11. ASSIGNMENT : Neither party may assign this Contract, or payments due under the Contract, without the othe r party’s written consent. Any such assignment shall be void and of no effect. 12. INTERPRETATION: (a) Interpretation of Documents. The Contract, drawings, and specifications are intended to supplement one another. In the event of a conflict, the specif i cations shall control the drawings, and the Contract shall control both. If work is displaye d on the drawings but not called for in the specifications, or if the work is called for in the specifications but not displayed on the drawings, Contractor shall be requi red to perform the work as though it were called for and displayed in both documents. (b) Entire Agreement. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement of the parties. No other agreements, oral or written, pertaining to the work to be performed under t his Contract exists between the parties. This Contract may only be modified only by a written agreement signed by both parties. (c) Governing Law. This Contract shall be interpreted and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan. 13. ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS: If any party to this Contract brings a cause of action against the other party arising from or relating to this Contrac t, the prevailing party in such proceeding shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs. 14. PERFORMANCE: (a) Contractor may, at its discretion, engage licensed subcontractors t o perform work pursuant this Contract provided Contractor shall remain fully responsible for the proper completion of the Project. (b) All work shall be completed in a workman-like manner and in complia nce with all building codes and applicable laws. To the extent required by law, a ll work shall be performed by individuals duly licensed and authorized by law to perform said work. (c) Contractor agrees to remove all debris and leave the premises in broom clean condition. 15. WARRANTY: All materials and installations incorporated into the work shall be n ew, unless otherwise specified, and shall be of good quality. Contractor agrees t o repair any peeling, deteriorating, fading paint surfaces for a period of one year, and Con tractor shall not be responsible for mildew or fungus that may form on painted surfaces. Contr actor shall not be responsible after this period. Contractor shall not be responsi ble for builders' negligence. Contractor agrees to assist in securing fulfillment of w arranties provided by the manufacturer on the materials supplied by Contractor. In the event, of peeling, deteriorating, fading paint surfaces within the warranty period and through fault of contractor, then Contractor agrees to repair within days of notice, weather permitting. Contractor's obligation to effect repairs, as described above in t his paragraph, is the only guarantee or warranty provided by Contractor to Owner with respec t to the work. AGREED: CONTRACTOR: OWNER: Signature Print Name & Title Date License Number Name and Address of License Holder Signature Print Name Date *Optional notice required only for home solicitation sales: NOTICE TO BUYER You, the buyer, may cancel this transaction at any time prior to midnight of the third business day after the date of this transaction. See the attached notice of cancellati on form for an explanation of this right. Additionally, the seller is prohibited from having an independent courier service or other third party pick up your payment at your re sidence before the end of the 3-business-day period in which you can cancel the tran saction. Notice of Cancellation ____________________________ (enter date of transaction) ____________________________ (date) You may cancel this transaction, without any penalty or obligation, within 3 business days from the above date. If you cancel, any property traded in, any payments made by you under the contract or sale, and any negotiable instrument executed by you will be returned within 10 bu siness days following receipt by the seller of your cancellation notice, and any securi ty interest arising out of the transaction will be canceled. If you cancel, you must make available to the seller at your residence, in substanti ally as good condition as when received, any goods delivered to you under this contract or sale; or you may if you wish, comply with the instructions of the seller regarding the return shipment of the goods at the seller's expense and risk. I you do make the goods available to the seller and the seller does not pick them up wi thin 20 days of the date of your notice of cancellation, you may retain or dispose of the goods without any further obligation. If you fail to make the goods available to the seller or if you agree to return the goods to the seller and fail to do so, then you remain liable for performance of all obligations under the contract. To cancel this transaction, mail or deliver a signed and dated copy of this cancellation notice or any other written notice, or send a telegram to ____________________________ (name of seller), at ____________________________ (address of seller's place of business) not later than midnight on ____________________________ (date). I hereby cancel this transaction. ____________________________ (date) _____________________________ (buyer's signature) * Optional provisions required only for home improvement installment contracts: 1. The contract must be titled Home Improvement Installment Contract 2. The following notice and information must be included: Notice to buyer: (1) Do not sign this contract before you read it. (2) You are entitled to a completely filled-in copy of this contract. (3) Under the law, you have the right to pay off in advance the full amount due and, under certain conditions, to obtain a partial refund of the finance charge. (4) You may rescind or cancel this contract, not later than 5 p.m. on the business day following the date thereof by giving written notice of rescission to the contra ctor or his agent at his place of business given in the contract or by mailing the notice or cancellation t o the contractor to his place of business given in the contract by depositing a properly addressed certified letter in a United States post office or mail box, but if you rescind afte r 5 p.m. on the business day following, you are still entitled to offer defenses in mitigation of dama ges and to pursue any rights of action or defenses that arise out of the transaction. The cash price of the goods and services which are the subject matter of the sale is ____________________________. The amount of the buyer's down payment is $____________. This includes an allowance given by the contractor of $_____________. The amounts paid in money is $___________. The amount paid in goods, described as ____________________________, is $___________. The unpaid cash balance is $___________. Insurance Premium Payments (if applicable): a. Type of insurance: ____________________ Term of insurance: ___________ Premium paid: $___________ To be procured by: Buyer Contractor b. Type of insurance: ____________________ Term of insurance: ___________ Premium paid: $___________ To be procured by: Buyer Contractor The amount of official fees, if any, is $___________. The principal amount financed is $___________. The amount of the finance charge is $___________. The time balance, which is the sum of the principal amount financed and finance charge, pa yable by the buyer to the contractor is $___________. The number of installments required is ___________. The amount of each installment is $___________. The due date or period of each installment is ___________. The time sale price, which is the total of the cash price of the goods and services or services, the finance charge, and the amounts, if any, included for insurance premiums and off icial fees, is $___________. If any installment substantially exceeds in amount any prior installment other than the down payment, the following legend must be included: This contract is not payable in installments of equal amounts. Followed, if there be but 1 larger installment, by: An installment of $___________ will be due on ____________________________, or if there be more than 1 larger installment, by: Larger installments will be due as follows: ____________________________ (Insert the amount or amounts of every larger installment and its due date).